as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
a textbook example of a film that captures the feel of the novel on which it is based
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as in handbook
a book used for instruction in a subject
one shelf in my bookcase is crammed full of my old college textbooks
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Recent Examples of textbook
Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Ancient history was removed from textbooks and effectively erased from public education.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
At the same time, solutions borrowed from textbook European nation-states are unlikely to serve us well.
—Samuel Goldman, The Week, 22 Sep. 2021
The vegan ramen was originally developed for Afuri’s Portland, Ore., location with the goal of being a lighter, decidedly non-textbook option.
—Flora Tsapovsky, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Sep. 2021
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The bill includes a short list of eligible expenses, such as computer hardware, internet access, textbooks, testing fees, therapies and other expenses and services approved by the State Board of Education.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Ancient history was removed from textbooks and effectively erased from public education.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Founder Dee Elms is known for her ability to blend modern and classic elements in distinctive designs that honor and celebrate the storied architecture of each home.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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In addition, diners can enjoy not only classic margaritas but also cold martinis and other classics.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Attendance and any follow-up actions are addressed on a case-by-case basis according to guidelines in the student handbook.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nicole Kidman is quietly redefining the travel-style handbook.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The restaurant also makes an exemplary version of hong mi chang, with sheets of red rice noodle rolled around youtiao that have been filled with shrimp paste.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mauritius has not been exemplary in its own treatment of the Chagossians who were relocated there and has not committed to any meaningful resettlement.—
Sandeep Gopalan,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, Barton’s book The Birth of Intertexuality (2019) is precisely a kind of tracing of the concept through the texts and thinking of different authors—which includes sections on Nietzsche’s influence on Barthes and Foucault.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of photos included in the documents released Wednesday are military handbooks, field guides and cultural texts, some dating back to the early 2000s that appeared to belong to Gingles, as well as numerous books from the SANS Institute detailing computer hacker tools.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the United States, model-publication licensing also likely collides with speech law.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Feb. 2026
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Normalize mental health conversations and model healthy leadership by taking time off, setting boundaries and seeking help when needed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Lamborghini manuals are also included, as is an award from a 2025 show in Greenwich.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
9 Feb. 2026
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This is the 18th century, after all — DNA and 23andMe are still two centuries off, so definitive proof of the seemingly impossible lineage will take time and effort to piece together.—
Amy Wilkinson,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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The candy analysis has not been peer-reviewed, and in a press release, the FDOH indicated that the study findings aren’t definitive.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Textbook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/textbook. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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